Overview
- A temporary ceasefire near the Strait of Hormuz was reported by multiple outlets, offering a short pause in a volatile theater that carries much of the world’s seaborne oil.
- Iran said two C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed in the fighting, a claim carried by state-linked reports that has not been independently verified.
- The India‑flagged LPG carrier Green Asha crossed the Strait, becoming the eighth Indian vessel to make the transit since early March as New Delhi keeps shipping lanes active.
- The Indian government said crude purchases from Iran have restarted after seven years, and it reported no payment problems, signaling a bid to diversify supply during the crisis.
- Rescue efforts continued for Indian nationals, with 345 fishermen evacuated from Iran and received in Chennai, easing families’ worries after weeks of tension at sea.